We first have to prove ourselves and win back the coveted title. I'm expecting my son, who will be 14 by launch time, to be Elite before me; if I ever make it again.

Don't bet on it, once you fire up the thrusters, your blood will rush and your nerves will sing.

Elite was an experience often emulated but never matched. I've played almost every space sim since elite and even though some have been more elaborate, Elite was always the one by which they were judged. If David has anything to do with it (and by Deus he will), Dangerous will be just as special.

When it comes to mercandising I'm not a great fan.. fluffy toys etc.. However, an Elite badge can't be scoffed at - I want mine in 24 carrot sold gold please.

Would you like any of that solid? LOL

I'd go for platinum or Titanium for the metal, but for the 123 look of it gold. I just prefer those silvery/grey colours of precious metals. And the weight of platinum is reasurring. "The One Ring" was probably made of that stuff. I know my wedding ring weighed loads in comparison to gold, even much bigger gold rings.